I wrote a book! Will you stock it?

Congratulations! Writing a book is such a big accomplishment! We are currently accepting submissions from traditionally published authors, authors whose books are available through Ingram at standard bookstore discount and returnable terms, and authors who live in Central Texas. If your book meets one of these criteria, please send us a digital ARC for consideration.

We consider professionally produced, story-driven books for children and teens that fit our customers and current inventory needs. We do not accept textbooks, workbooks, curriculum-based or primarily instructional titles; paperback-only picture books; or creative works written or illustrated in whole or in part using generative AI.

I wrote a book! Can I do an event?

That’s awesome! We welcome our local authors, and those visiting, to promote their books at PBB! We do need at least two weeks notice to ensure we do not have any conflicting events scheduled, and to put your visit on our upcoming events calendar. Please note that while we will share our calendar with our friends, it is the author’s responsibility to cross promote your visit and to bring 10+ copies of your book for sale during the event.

The most successful events typically have an interactive element for our young friends to engage with you.

• Events are done via consignment, with all purchases running through PBB.

• After the event, you will need to send us an invoice for the amount sold.

• The commission rate must be pre-agreed at the time of scheduling.

I support a non-profit organization or school and we have an event or fundraiser coming up. Can we get a donation?

First, thank you so much for what you do for our community! While we would love to say yes to every request, we prioritize organizations in our immediate area that support children and literacy. Donations typically consist of advance reader copies (ARCs) or books that were lightly damaged in shipping and cannot be sold as new but are still eminently readable. All approved donations must be picked up from Paper Bark Birch during regular store hours.

Because of the volume of requests we receive, we are unable to provide donated merchandise, gift cards, sponsorships, staff time, or promotional support for events hosted by for-profit businesses.

I own a local business and would love to do a pop up event at your store!

Whew! Owning a business is a big job! We love to support local entrepreneurs whenever possible. We have a few events scheduled during the year in which pop ups at the store make a lot of sense:

• July’s Find Waldo Local wrap party

• PBB’s Anniversary party each December

Please note that we need at least two weeks notice to ensure we do not have any conflicting events scheduled, and to put your visit on our upcoming events calendar. While we will share our calendar with our friends, it is the your responsibility to cross promote your visit.

There is currently no charge for pop up events at PBB; though we do appreciate creative opportunities to join you and your friends in return!

I own a local business and would love to do a collaboration project or program with you!

This is my favorite! We love working together with other businesses to promote a culture of literacy in Central Texas! If your collaboration idea is more project or program based, please email Stephanie@PaperBarkBirch.com with details.

Our business partners support literacy, diversity, inclusion, representation, and the freedom to read. PBB is a community for all parents and children in our area, as we navigate the journey of growing up in this amazing, digitally connected world!

I would like to feature PBB in our social media/in print/radio/television!

WOW! We’d love that! Please email Stephanie@PaperBarkBirch.com to discuss.

Our friends are always welcome to post pictures, reels, etc. to their own social media accounts. Please tag us!